Which place is cheaper, Perth or Tianjin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Tianjin or Perth?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tianjin or Perth? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Tianjin or Perth?
Tianjin
Tianjin is a large metropolis on the north east coast of China. This ancient city, which dates back to prehistoric times, is one of five National Central Cities of China and is rich in culture and history. Tianjin is most famous for its beautiful walking streets and history of European concession territories.
Tianjin experiences hot and humid summers, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cool and dry with temperatures around 15° (F). Spring and Autumn tend to be the best times to visit as weather is a little more mild, although Spring has a tendency to be a little rainy.
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Budget Tours to Australia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Australia.
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Tianjin Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTianjin $92Perth $158
The average daily cost (per person) in Tianjin is $92, while the average daily cost in Perth is $158. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Tianjin and Perth in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTianjin $35Perth $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTianjin $70Perth $150
Compare Hotels in Tianjin and Perth
Looking for a hotel in Tianjin or Perth? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Perth Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tianjin $37Perth $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tianjin
Also for Tianjin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cruise Transfer from Tianjin Port to Beijing Hotels : $225
- Private Round-Trip Transfer: Tianjin Hotels to Mutianyu Great Wall: $212
- Private Transfer from Tianjin International Airport to Beijing Downtown: $208
- Private One Way Tianjin Port Transfer to Beijing including Great Wall Sightseeing: $198
- Tianjin Private Transfer to Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall: $196
- Private Transfer to Huangyaguan Great Wall from Tianjin City: $178
- Private Tianjin Port Transfer to Huangyaguan Great Wall: $178
- Private PEK Airport Departure Transfer from Tianjin with Bullet Train Experience: $168
- Private Transfer: Tianjin Cruise Port to Great Wall of China with Beijing Drop-Off: $168
- Private Tianjin Port Transfer: Between Beijing to Tianjin Port: $160
- Private 1-Way Transfer Between Tianjin Port to Beijing: $138
- Private One Way Transfer Between Tianjin Port and Beijing: $132
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ballooning in the Avon Valley plus Transfer from Perth, breakfast: $282
- Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry: $222
- Perth Airport (PER) to Perth city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $178
- One Way Flight Transfer to or from Rottnest Island: $165
- Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $89
- Departure Transfer: Perth to Perth Airport PER by Business Car: $79
- Private Transfer from Perth Airport(PER) to Fremantle Cruise Port: $75
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $74
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $74
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $61
- Perth Departure Transfer by Private Chauffeur: Perth City Center to Airport: $50
- PER Airport to Perth City Centre Private Transfer: $34
Is it cheaper to fly into Tianjin or Perth?
Prices for flights to both Perth and Tianjin change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayTianjin $36Perth $62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $69
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $99
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $101
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $122
- Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour: $124
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $149
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $167
- The 10 Tastings of Perth With Locals: Private Food Tour : $176
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tianjin $10Perth $14
Tours and Activities in Tianjin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tianjin.
- Private Tour to Uncover Tianjin’s Must-Visit Bucket-List Spots : $248
- 1 Day Tianjin City Essence Tour from Tianjin Port: $235
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion to Shijia Mansion with Bullet Train Experience: $210
- 5-Hour Private Tianjin Shopping Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $179
- All-inclusive Day Tour: China House, Five Avenues, Ancient Street & Tianjin Eye: $224
- All-inclusive Tianjin Day Tour to Qing Emperor's Tomb & Huangyaguan Great Wall : $278
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall: $239
- From Beijing: Tianjin Highlights Day Tour by High-Speed Rail: $289
- Huangyaguan Great Wall Layover Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $265
- Private Great Wall Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $248
- Private Tianjin City Highlight Day Tour: $188
- Private Tianjin City Night Tour with Haihe River Cruise: $176
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- 1 Day Margaret River Sightseeing Tour from Perth: $133
- 2 Hour Whale-Watching Cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour: $50
- 2 Hours Culture and Street Art Tour in Fremantle: $43
- 2 hour whale watching experience departing Hillarys Boat Harbour: $50
- 6 Hours Pinnacles Express Tour : $128
- Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise: $109
- Bespoke Perth City and Surrounds Day Tour: $228
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $107
- Canning River Half-Day Kayak Wildlife Tour: $52
- City of Perth Tour: $134
- City of Perth Tour: $132
- Discover Perth Full Day Tour: $101
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTianjin $11Perth $7.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $63
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $69
- Swan Valley Wine Tour - Half Day Afternoon: $70
- Swan Valley Half-Day Wine Tour - Small Group Experience: $70
- Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $70
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $79
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $83
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $99
- Swan Valley Wine Tour - Full Day: $100
- Swan River Kayaking Tour with Dining and Wine Tasting: $109
- From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $109
- Swan Valley Boutique Wine Tour: $116
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tianjin and Perth, we can see that Perth is more expensive. And not only is Tianjin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tianjin is in Asia and Perth is in Pacific, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Tianjin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tianjin and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Perth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Perth than you might in Tianjin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tianjin Expensive? and Is Perth Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tianjin or Perth?
Tianjin has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Perth. When comparing the sizes of Tianjin and Perth, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Tianjin or Perth?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Perth is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Tianjin has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Tianjin or Perth in the Summer?
Both Perth and Tianjin are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Perth for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
Tianjin is around the same temperature as Perth in the summer. The daily temperature in Tianjin averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Perth fluctuates around 25°C (76°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Perth. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tianjin. Tianjin usually receives less sunshine than Perth during summer. Tianjin gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Perth receives 331 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Tianjin. In July, Tianjin usually receives more rain than Perthin January. Tianjin gets 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain, while Perth receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryTianjin 27°C (80°F)Perth 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Perth in the Autumn?
Both Perth and Tianjin during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Perth in the autumn for the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Tianjin is cooler than Perth. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tianjin in October average around 15°C (58°F), and Perth averages at about 19°C (67°F)in April.
In Perth, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tianjin. In the autumn, Tianjin often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Perthin April. Tianjin gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Perth receives 219 hours of full sun.
Tianjin usually gets less rain in October than Perthin April. Tianjin gets 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Perth receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilTianjin 15°C (58°F)Perth 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Perth in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Tianjin and Perth. Also, most visitors come to Perth for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Tianjin can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Tianjin is generally much colder than Perthin July. Daily temperatures in Tianjin average around -3°C (27°F), and Perth fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In Tianjin, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tianjin usually receives more sunshine than Perth during winter. Tianjin gets 201 hours of sunny skies, while Perth receives 166 hours of full sun in the winter.
Perth receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Tianjin usually receives less rain than Perthin July. Tianjin gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Perth receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyTianjin -3°C (27°F)Perth 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Perth in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Tianjin as well as Perth. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Perth because of the beaches.
Tianjin is cooler than Perth in the spring. The daily temperature in Tianjin averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Perth fluctuates around 17°C (62°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Perth. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tianjin this time of the year. In the spring, Tianjin often gets less sunshine than Perthin October. Tianjin gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Perth receives 273 hours of full sun.
Tianjin usually gets less rain in April than Perthin October. Tianjin gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Perth receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberTianjin 14°C (58°F)Perth 17°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Perth and Tianjin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (31°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 201 mm (7.9 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (58°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
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